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Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United battle for three points in an Australian A League round three clash on Saturday. The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw at Western United last weekend.
Western went ahead through Brandon Borrello's 14th-minute strike before Hiroshi Ibusuki drew the game level three minutes into the second half.
Adelaide, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 1-1 home draw with Central Coast Mariners. Luka Jovanovic put them ahead in the 10th minute, but James Sabit Ngor stepped off the bench to equalise for Central Coast in the 62nd.
The draw left Adelaide in 10th spot in the standings with one point from one game, while the Wanderers are directly below them, also with one point from two outings.
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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides are evenly split in 36 head-to-head games, with 12 wins each.
- Their most recent clash in September 2024 saw Adelaide claim a 2-1 extra time victory in the Australian Cup quarter-final.
- Five of their last six head-to-head games have had goals at both ends, with four producing at least three goals.
- Four of the Wanderers' five games across competitions this season have seen both sides score.
- Three of Adelaide's four competitive games this season have had goals at both ends.
- Western Sydney are unbeaten in four head-to-head games in regulation time, winning three.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United Prediction
Western Sydney are seeking their first win of the season, having started the campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Sydney FC. The Red and Black finished third last season and will hope to build on that.
Adelaide, for their part, ended a three-game losing run against WS Wanderers in the Cup last month to advance to the semi-final.
Games between the two sides tend to be expansive, and the trend could continue. Expect Western to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Western Sydney 2-1 Adelaide
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Western Sydney to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
